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[edit] Dating

Removing UNIT Dating link, as it has nothing to do with the template, which concerns itself with listing UNIT stories. It may be more appropriate for a seperate UNIT template, but not here.

Reverting - that's why it's qualified with a "See also". UNIT dating is a highly contentious issue and an integral part of putting the episodes in context. --khaosworks (talk • contribs) 13:24, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
Maybe for putting it into context; but again, the template is a list, nothing more. I think this would make great sense for a UNIT template, but not a UNIT stories template. Theprosperonight 07:15, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
I don't think you can say "the template is a list, nothing more" when one can certainly extend the use of that template by adding that link. There's nothing to say it can't be extended to include an article that certainly is relevant to the stories as listed. And indeed, it does put it into context, since it's also about UNIT stories. --khaosworks (talk • contribs) 08:13, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Ninth Doctor episodes

Shouldn't Aliens of London and World War Three be mentioned here, as well? - NP Chilla 08:52, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

We don't usually count cameos. --khaosworks (talk • contribs) 09:17, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
Oh right. Just as we don't count The Five Doctors as a Dalek story, yes? Thanks, now I see. - NP Chilla 16:10, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
JUST A MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've just noticed we have The Web of Fear in brackets, even though UNIT does not appear in the story!! WHAT'S GOING ON??? - NP Chilla 18:15, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
I'd consider that an exception, since it's a proto-UNIT story, with Lethbridge-Stewart front and centre, even if UNIT doesn't actually appear. --khaosworks (talk • contribs) 22:33, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sea Devils should be here

I have long felt that the Season Nine serial The Sea Devils should be considered a U.N.I.T. story. It is set in "contemporary" Britain, as all such stories are, and The Doctor and Jo Grant are acting in their capacities as members of that organization. The various UK government officials with whom they interact frequently refer to them as "the people from U.N.I.T" or "the U.N.I.T. people," and our two heroes even produce their credentials at one point. So even though we see no U.N.I.T. personnel, bases, vehicles, or even uniforms (i.e., extras as anonymous soldiers) (and all arguments to exclude it can be based on only those absences), this story has always been in my mind a member of that group, and I strongly suggest that it be added to the list here. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tbrittreid (talk • contribs) 19:02, 5 March 2007 (UTC). I just came back having realized that I forgot to sign, and see that some one did it for me. My apologies for my failure, and my thanks for the cover. I would also like to add the suggestion that this story might be added to the sub-list of "Minor appearances," rather than to the main one. Ted Watson 20:21, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Since Colony in Space's opening and closing moments take place in the Doctor's U.N.I.T. HQ lab, and the Brigadier himself is present, it could be added to the "Minor apperances" list as well. I would not unilaterally do either of these on my own, but open the idea of such changes to discussion. That was my original idea, but I sure failed to say so! Sorry. Ted Watson 21:48, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
It has been more than two months since I posted the above, and with no dispute, I am very tempted to add these two stories to the list. If we reach June 9--three months--with no arguments to the contrary here, then I will. Ted Watson 17:17, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
Sorry - personally I didn't respond because I had no objection, and nothing really to add. I'd say go ahead - two months is plenty of time to wait! If someone seriously objects, they'll speak up when you make the change. It's easy enough to change it back. --Brian Olsen 23:34, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
You're quite right about it being easy to revert, but I didn't want to seem presumptuous--I've been in here since February only, and I'm trying to show proper respect for the project. Thanks. Ted Watson 19:37, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
I just went to add these two stories and had a problem, which is that I have no idea how those dots between titles are put there. I had the same situation when I added Who Killed Kennedy to the box of Master novels (this was resolved when I created the new category "Virgin sidestep" instead of listing it as a "Missing Adventure"; the more I look at that, I feel it was the way to go there, anyway). There's no "code" in the edit field for the ones already in place, just the dot itself as if there's a button on the keyboard for that, which there isn't, not on this computer, at least. I also checked every button across the top of the field, but nothing seemed appropriate. "Editing help" was a washout on this point, too. Can somebody please help? Ted Watson 18:41, 14 June 2007 (UTC)
I don't know how to type it directly, but you should be able to highlight and copy the dot, then paste it where you need it. --Brian Olsen 19:15, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. I'll give that a try. Ted Watson 21:39, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Couldn't do it myself, and thought I'd posted a note here to that effect yesterday. In any event, I see that somebody has done it. Thank whoever very much. Ted Watson 21:53, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Sound of Drums

Shouldn't The Sound of Drums be listed under minor appearances? Tehr 03:37, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Given that the sky-carrier is a UNIT ship I think the episode counts as a major appearance. --Brian Olsen 14:16, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The End of Days (Torchwood)

Should the Torchwood episode The end of Days be mentioned as a minor appearance, as UNIT is referred to? Or is that too small a reference for it to be included? StephenBuxton 11:42, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

I think there should be some kind of appearance, as opposed to just a mention. The Fifth Doctor references UNIT in Time-Flight, for example, but we don't have it listed. --Brian Olsen 23:58, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Logopolis

Why is Logopolis listed here? UNIT neither makes an appearance or is referenced in any way. If there's no real response within a week, I'll remove. preceding unsigned comment was left by 66.190.212.209 (talk) at 16:16, November 17, 2007 (UTC)

I think this may be due to the flashbacks at the end - one of which shows the Brigadier. StuartDD contributions 11:01, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Torchwood - "Reset", "Dead Man Walking", and "Day in the Death"

As Martha is drafted in from UNIT are these mentionable? I think "Reset" is at least, as Martha shows her UNIT ID, Jack explains who UNIT is to Gwen, Martha mentions UNIT has been investigating the same phenomenon as the Institute and she pools UNIT data with Torchwood to help. I dunno if this would count as a minor or major appearance though because it is only features one UNIT member (Martha). --GracieLizzie (talk) 15:24, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Mawdryn Undead?

Should Mawdryn Undead be put on this template? It does feature the Brigadier. 86.131.234.234 (talk) 18:59, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

But not UNIT, and no actual military presence. It's an appearance from the character, not the organization. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.174.150.24 (talk) 15:23, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Style

Is there any reason why some story names are in "quotation marks" whilst others are italicised? Type 40 (talk) 14:20, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

I've changed it all over to italics. I've also separated out the Torchwood stories. Type 40 (talk) 14:33, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Changed back the italics; DW convention has old-style serials italicized, new-style episodes in quotes. Radagast (talk) 21:04, 5 May 2008 (UTC)